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| blurred vision | 10/5/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I fell asleep last night with my contact lens on. I woke up at 6:30 and took them off. After that i ...
A: You must visit a optometrist or an eye center to check your cornea. There probably is some ...
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| Sensation of foreign object in eye | 10/4/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have had the sensation that there is something in my right eye for 4 months. I have been to ...
A: Have you seen an ophthalmologist who has checked you for chronic allergies (in the eye) or a corneal ...
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| involuntary eye movement | 10/4/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My 11 y.o. daughter was born without her left eye. Her right eye has a significant coloboma. ...
A: You will need to show her to an eye specialist to find out the reason and appropriate treatment. ...
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| optic neuritis or not? | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know optic neuritis can occur and then cure itself. Is there any test that can conclusively ...
A: VEP Visual Evoked Potential tests the conducting ability of the optic nerve. If somethig is wrong ...
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| vision waves or squares | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: can you pls tell me . 2yrs suddently as i was watching t.v i had a sensation in my eyes that ...
A: You do need to see an eye specialist to check the reason for this occurrence. It could be somethig ...
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| optic neuritis or not? | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know optic neuritis can occur and then cure itself. Is there any test that can conclusively ...
A: Some cases MRI with contrast studies show the changes in the Optic nerve. However, this is usually ...
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| Bruised eye without the bruising | 10/2/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: This may sound odd but before I went to sleep last night, I noticed that my right eye was hurting. ...
A: It would be advisable to visit an eye specialist to rule out any abrasion on the cornea which will ...
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| after catarat operation | 10/2/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I've had an operation for the removal of the catarat about two and a half months ago. My vision on ...
A: Due to the frequency and the number of eye drops, some experience your symptoms which are more of a ...
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| Dark Spots on White Part of the Eye | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I was born with dark spots on the white part of my right eye. Over the past 54+ years, my mother and ...
A: The dark spots may have nothing much to do with your recent symptoms of tearing and pain, which ...
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| econograficamente the left eye shows signs of eye on roads ptisis Bulbis | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I m a 19 years old guy, , when i was 11 years old i had a very big accident with a toy called the ...
A: There is no treatment currently for phthisis bulbi. However you should be seeing an eye doctor for ...
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| eyes changing color | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: When I was a baby I had blue eyes. However from the age of six, until about 10 weeks ago I have had ...
A: yes, the colour of ones eyes may change over the years but only within its same colour depths, to ...
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| tear duct | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know that this may sound like a strange question, but here it goes. The past month or two, I have ...
A: There is no surgery required, simple steps like blowing gently, pressing on the corner of the eyes ...
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| Path to becoming an optometrist | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am currently a freshmen in high school and I know that I would like to become an optometrist when ...
A: Congratulations on your decision. You will have to address this query to a local auhtority as rules ...
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| Visual Disturbances after Optic Neuritis | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Dr. Shroff, I am a 37 yr old female, having been diagnosed back in July with Optic Neuritis in my ...
A: You need to have a multidisciplinary approach. See an eye doctor for ruling out any coincidental ...
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| tear duct | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know that this may sound like a strange question, but here it goes. The past month or two, I have ...
A: Yes. There is a valve near the tear duct. If you blow very hard you can cause a malfunction in its ...
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| narrow angles | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I was told I had narrow angles and had Iridotomy on both of my eyes,by having this procedure done, ...
A: yes, it seems that you do have Glaucoma. There are different types and narrow angle is one of them. ...
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| Left/right eye image size difference | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am a healthy active 72 year old male. About two years ago I had cataract surgery for my right eye. ...
A: As time passes your near focus number changes and this requires a change in prescription. In your ...
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| Eye problem | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My question is about my left eye -the left bottom side is red and in the same spot on my right side ...
A: It is very common to find that source of infection in the eye is a bad tooth...though it sounds ...
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| I got something stuck behind my eye? | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Hey, I was changing tile in my basement and something fell into my right eye. Closing my eye ...
A: You could have a corneal abrasion. This means a slight scratch on the front surface of your eye ...
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| keratoconus | 9/29/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have been treated with c3r for keratoconus, since this treatment I have seen a lot of information ...
A: One anyways needs to wait for about 6 to 8 months after C3R for stability of the cornea. Instead of ...
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| dizziness | 9/29/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am 57 years old and have a problem watching fast movements - especially on TV (like hockey or ...
A: Try not to focus on the objects which are moving very fast as it is natural for anyone to feel ...
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| eye test results | 9/29/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: i have just had an eye test and been given the results of right- +0.75, left- +1.00. i am 38 and ...
A: First, if you don't have symptoms that in your opinion are worth the glasses, don't bother. There ...
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| 2 years of eye strain & no glasses that work | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am 52 yrs. old. In 2007 I got new prescription progressive eye glasses. I proceeded to have 7 mths ...
A: It would be very difficult to advise any chenge in lifestyle or suggest wearing prescriptions ...
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| Eye problem | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My question is about my left eye -the left bottom side is red and in the same spot on my right side ...
A: You possibly have some infection or allergy. It would be advisable to see an eye specialist to be on ...
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| lost vision | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: It was july 22 '08 when i attempt suicide. Im in deep depression and decided to end my life by ...
A: The vision can change due to many factors. It is more important that your care is multi ...
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| Burning when Contacts are out | 9/27/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have been wearing contacts (Acuvue and then Acuvue 2) for about 12 years. I have slept with them ...
A: You could possibly be having "dry eyes' or even an underlying allergy of the eyes. It would be best ...
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| eye exam | 9/27/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I am 46 years old. I just had an eye exam this morning. He did the yellow drops, air puffs, etc. ...
A: When we examine for glaucoma we do two basic things: test the inflation pressure of the eyeball ...
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| One eye larger than the other (not bulging) | 9/26/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I just turned 52(woman)and about 8 mos. ago was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid (AutoImmune) ...
A: Well of course I'm going to suggest that you see your eye doctor. While I doubt such a fast change ...
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| 5 year old's eye exam | 9/26/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: i took my child to an eye doctor that said no charge for eye exam unless they need glasses. my ...
A: I'm going to say something not so nice. Well, I think asking a doctor to do an eye exam for free, ...
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| anti EMI Coating | 9/25/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I'm looking for new eyeglass and considering rimless type. I heard trivex and polycarbonate are ...
A: I don't know what an 'EMI' coating is, but I will assume it is an antireflection coating. EMI for ...
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| Bright lights | 9/25/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: When I went to Mayo Clinic they called the bright lights I see when my eyes are closed migraines. ...
A: Search google for "ophthalmic migraine" or "ocular migraine" and you will be reassured. It by ...
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| maculopathy | 9/24/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: About 2 wks ago I began to see this spot in right in the center of my vision. It was about 2 days ...
A: You are describing what is called "central serous maculopathy" or CSR for short. It usually ...
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| restasis and artifical tears | 9/23/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I am using restasis and artifical tears. However, I noticed that my teeth and sinsus hurt and my ...
A: You may be allergic to an ingredient of one or both drops, it isn't necessarily a side effect; even ...
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| scratched lens | 9/22/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: My last pair of glasses has been a real problem as far as scratches. I've wore glasses my entire ...
A: It's my understanding that virtually all lenses come with an anti-scratch coating these days. Many ...
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| Eye redness not going away after months! | 9/21/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: About 2 or 3 months ago, i noticed my eyes and my lower eyelids were very red day by day, so i ...
A: I agree with you. If a steroid is truly needed, which I doubt, there are safer ones with less ...
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| eye question | 9/21/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: what is the difference between the prescription of glasses and the prescription for contacts?
A: Glasses need only the lens powers prescribed. Contact lenses need brand, model, power, diameter, ...
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| Recurrent red puffy eyes | 9/20/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: Im 27 and have had recurring problems with my eyes for a good while now. Out of the blue one of my ...
A: If the 'blood spot' is a 'simple subconjunctival hemorrhage', it will take days or 1-2 weeks to go ...
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| new script | 9/20/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: My old script was R) eye -.5 -.25 x 20 + L) eye - 1.00 with no cylinder and no axis. Thought I ...
A: depending on your age, you may not be able to tolerate full strength glasses at near, or they could ...
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| double vision for 18 months now | 9/19/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I have double vision and it is getting worse. I had PRK surgery in October of '95 and it blessed ...
A: Wow. At first I thought you had true double vision perhaps from a muscle or nerve damage due to the ...
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| dilated pupils | 9/18/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: Dr, My 9 year old son recently had his eyes checked and was told to wear glasses as needed for ...
A: The answer is maybe. When a person exerts focusing effort and/or converges the eyes to look at ...
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